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Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,025

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $4,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,795

Ford Fusion SEL   
Difference: $5,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,985 $28,600
Base Invoice $17,502 $27,027
Premium Package 395  
3.0L V6 2,725  
Safety and Security Package 595  
Heated front seats 295  
Leather seating surfaces 895  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 595  
Traction control 95  
Sunroof 795  
3.6L V6   1,600
Premium Package 344  
3.0L V6 2,452  
Safety and Security Package 518  
Heated front seats 257  
Leather seating surfaces 779  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 518  
Traction control 83  
Sunroof 692  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 6,390 1,600
Options (change) 5,643 1,512
Destination 650 760
Total Price $26,025 $30,960
Total Invoice $23,795 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fusion SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,905
Model Year20062012
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine221hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,025$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,025$29,270
Total Invoice$23,795$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,795$27,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelFusionMalibu
TrimSELLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$1,975$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,599

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See a complete comparison of Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelFusionMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in112.3 in
Length190.2 in191.8 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,280 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Fusion vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Fusion SEL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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